Sunday, March 18, 2007

Just another blog...



I've been slacking on the blog lately, sorry :( With all that has been going on lately, you'd think I'd have more to write about). Actually, I do. I just don't seem to sit down long enough to put it in words.

Angie was very sick with the flu last weekend, so Amy took care of her so Rick and I wouldn't be in jeopardy of catching it. This weekend, Amy has it. I don't think she's been off the bathroom floor or out of bed since Saturday morning. Isn't it nice how our girls still share? Hopefully, they haven't given it to anyone else.

I heard a saying the other day (I think it's from a new Sally Field's movie) and is was something like this... I love all my children equally, just not the same. Our kids always tease each other about which one is loved more, or that mom likes me better.... Doesn't that line just sum it up? We all love our children equally. But, we love each of them for their own unique, wonderful way. Pass that on...

Tomorrow is Rick's updated CT Scan. I feel really confident that we are going to get good news on Tuesday after they've read the report. He has been doing so well. Besides the few days when he is actually getting the chemo you wouldn't know he was sick. I think he's still cuter than ever. We'll send out the good news on Tuesday when we return from Seattle.

My baby boy (Ok, he's almost 22) went back to Pullman for the last time as a student today. He'll be heading back home on the 29th to begin his life as an educator and adult. As Rick and I look at our life, we're not sure it gets much better than this. Our children all have their degrees, they're healthy (except for the flu), they are kind and generous souls, and we fall asleep and wake up with the love of our life everyday.

Tomorrow is my 11th month diagnosis anniversary. It appears I'm going to be that 1 in 5 that I told you about. Someone had to survive that first year and I volunteered to be the one. Thank you all for your continued support and love over these past months. I'm not going to let you down. I ordered new furniture this weekend and it has a 7 year guarantee. I intend to last longer than the warantee on my sofa and chairs.

Love you more than all the tulips that are ready to bloom in Skagit Valley.

Dream Big,
Dor

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Just another blog?" I don't think so. I start most of my days checking on you and yours through the blog. Thanks for thinking of us all the time!

Here's to a healthier week for everone.

Anonymous said...

Doreen, Congrats on the new furniture. I just bought a new fridge and oven with a 5 year guarantee! This is the only way to live life. Praying for a great report on Rick. I know how you feel about your kids - me too!
Love you more than all the "tulip tourists" about to drive by my house! Linda Z.

Anonymous said...

I bought a new piece of furniture too! A new plasma TV. Y'all must come over and see it!

Joey

Anonymous said...

I am pleased to announce that I am off the bathroom floor. I am actually out of bed and sitting up for the first time in 48 hours. I can't remember the last time I was that sick.

I think it's fair to say that it wasn't my best St. Patrick's Day on record.

Angie- Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Dorean,
You probably already know this but in case you don't Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband Band are coming to town 6/21/07 to the Tractor Tavern in Seattle. Tickets go on sale May 19th through the Tractor Tavern Website.